Olubadan-Designate, Oba Ladoja, Finally Arrives Ibadan
The development is expected to put an end to the controversies
over the whereabouts of the new Olubadan.
Ladoja’s spokesman, Adeola Oloko, who confirmed the
development to newsmen, said Ladoja is currently in Ibadan for the first time
since the passing of late Olubadan.
Oloko explained that Ladoja went straight to his Family
House in Isale-Osi, in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of the
state.
He added that the olubadan-designate will then proceed to
his Ondo street private residence, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of
the state.
Recall that members of the Olubadan-In-Council had
unanimously nominated and approved Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland
during their meeting on Monday, April 4, 2025, after 21-day mourning period in
honour of the late 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
The new Olubadan was not in attendance during the meeting,
held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo in Ibadan.
The formal confirmation of his ascension now rests with the
State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who is expected to ratify the council’s decision
and set a date for the presentation of the staff of office.
